Project Officer – Volunteer Recruitment and Engagement

The Conservation Volunteers; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Conservation Volunteers is seeking a Project Officer to enhance volunteer recruitment and engagement in Belfast. This role is essential for promoting volunteering opportunities and supporting local teams in practical conservation projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in marketing and be adept at using social media, alongside a clean UK driving license.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in promotional work, marketing, and social media is desirable.
• A full, clean or near clean UK driving licence is required.
• Must be resident in the UK and have the right to work.

Responsibilities

• Recruit volunteers for conservation projects.
• Promote volunteering opportunities at public events.
• Track effectiveness of communication and promotion methods.

Skills

Promotional work

Marketing

Social media

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Job description

Project Officer – Volunteer Recruitment and Engagement

Location: Belfast

Contract Type: Permanent

Apply by 12th June 2025

About the role

Volunteers are integral to all aspects of our operations and this post promotes TCV's volunteering opportunities across Northern Ireland, to recruit new volunteers and maintain volunteer numbers on an ongoing basis. The role will work with local TCV offices to promote seasonal volunteering opportunities. The main activities of the role are:

- Recruiting volunteers for practical conservation projects and work on NIEA funded nature reserves and country parks.
- Attending public and key partner events across Northern Ireland to promote TCV and volunteering opportunities.
- Distributing promotional leaflets to public locations such as council venues and Jobs and Benefit offices.
- Planning and uploading content to TCV's social media platforms and website.
- Track effectiveness of communication and promotion methods.
- Design and produce documents using Microsoft Office and other applications, i.e. Canva, to promote volunteering.
- Support local operational colleagues in the welcome and induction of new volunteers.

Experience
Previous experience in promotional work, marketing, and social media would be desirable.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during your application. If you would like to discuss your requirements further please contact the People Team via [e-mail] or by telephone on 01302 388883 . We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.

For further information about this role please email Robert Shearman on [e-mail] or call 07739447983.

A full, clean or near clean UK driving licence is required for this post, which has been held for a minimum of one year.

To fulfil the role, you must be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

A bit more about us

We are The Conservation Volunteers.

Our vision is Healthier, Happier Communities for Everyone. We believe that green spaces are an essential part of healthy, happy communities.

Our mission is To Connect People and Green Spaces to Deliver Lasting Outcomes for Both.

The opportunity to connect to nature on your doorstep and contribute to its protection should be available to everyone.

The outcomes of our work:
Environment: Green spaces are created, protected and improved, for nature and for people.
Communities: Communities are stronger, working together to improve the places where people live and tackle the issues that matter to them.
Health & Wellbeing: People improve their physical and mental health & wellbeing, by being outdoors, active and connected with others.
Learning & Skills: People improve their confidence, skills and prospects, through learning inspired by the outdoors.

Please submit your completed application form to recruitment no later than noon on 12th June 2025. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applicants. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience.

You can download a TCV application form in PDF or Word format.

Interviews will be held on week commencing 16 June 2025 at our Belfast office.

Occasionally, we receive a large number of responses to our advertisements. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date (12th June 2025), please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in TCV.

To better understand who is applying for and obtaining roles at TCV, please complete our Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form. You can download this in either PDF or Word format. This information is crucial for identifying and eliminating barriers that may prevent people from joining us. Rest assured, this data will not be part of your application evaluation.

Our goal is to create a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone's individuality is recognised and valued. We believe that embracing diversity helps us achieve our goals more effectively. We welcome applications from all individuals who wish to be part of our future, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer interviews to all applicants who have a disability, impairment or mental or physical health condition who meet the minimum criteria for the job. We provide reasonable adjustments and are committed to having an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

If you wish to be considered under this scheme, please tell us in the appropriate part of the application form.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during your application. If you would like to discuss your requirements further please contact the People Team via email or by telephone on 01302 388883. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.

Any employment with TCV will be subject to the following checks prior to your start date:

• a satisfactory police record check to include an Access NI check
• receipt of satisfactory references
• proof of eligibility to work in the national location for this role

Registered in England as a limited company (976410)
and as a charity in England (261009) and Scotland (SC039302)

Registered Office: Gresley House, Ten Pound Walk, Doncaster DN4 5HX